Scenic train rides in Montana offer breathtaking views from the prairies to the Rocky Mountains. Unforgettable experiences include the Empire Builder route, the Charlie Russell Chew Choo dinner train and the Last Chance Tour Train in Helena. Options range from multiday rail vacations to short, historic steam train rides.
Amtrak operates the Empire Builder route, which runs between Chicago and Seattle/Portland and runs parallel to the Hi-Line, through Glacier National Park and Libby. Take a car-free road trip this summer and check out one of the many Amtrak stops Montana has to offer:
Montana Amtrak Station Stops (east to west):
- Wolf Point (WPT): Served by the U.S. Train Travel Guide as a key stop.
- Glasgow (GGW): U.S. Train Travel Guide notes this stop along the Hi-Line.
- Malta (MAL): US Train Travel Guide notes this stop along the Hi-Line.
- Havre (HAV): A major stop with a full-service station, ticketing and baggage assistance.
- Shelby (SBY): A primary stop in north-central Montana for connections.
- Cut Bank (CUT): Features a monument to Lewis and Clark.
- Browning (BRO): Seasonal stop located in the town that serves as the headquarters for the Blackfeet Nation.
- East Glacier Park (GPK): Seasonal stop (mid-spring to mid-fall) near the Glacier Park Lodge.
- West Glacier (WGL): A stop located at the primary entrance to Glacier National Park.
- Whitefish (WFH): The busiest stop in Montana (approx. 45% of state boardings), providing access to ski resorts and downtown.
- Libby (LIB): Serving northwest Montana's recreation areas including the Kootenai National Forest.
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